BASIC CARE STOMACH RELIEF- bismuth subsalicylate tablet, chewable
L. Perrigo Company
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purposes
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Uses
relieves
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- travelers’ diarrhea
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- diarrhea
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- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
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- heartburn
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- indigestion
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- nausea
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- gas
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- belching
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- fullness
Warnings
Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy alert: Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are
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- allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
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- taking other salicylate products
Do not use
if you have
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- an ulcer
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- a bleeding problem
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- bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- fever
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- mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking any drug for
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- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
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- diabetes
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- gout
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- arthritis
When using this product
a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- symptoms get worse
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- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
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- diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
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- chew or dissolve in mouth
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- adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every ½ to 1 hour as needed
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- do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours
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- use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
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- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
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- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Other information
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each tablet contains: calcium 190 mg
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- salicylate 104 mg
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- very low sodium
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- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid excessive heat over 104°F (40°C).
Inactive ingredients
calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, saccharin sodium, stearic acid
Questions?
1-800-719-9260
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stomach relief tablets
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal
Heartburn
Indigestion
Nausea
Upset Stomach
Diarrhea
actual size
30 CHEWABLE TABLETS
L. Perrigo Company
